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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.92, 529.80 and 342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.92, 529.80 and 342.04 is: 512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.92 : 529.80 = 342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.92/529.80 = 342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.92x = 529.80 × 342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.92x = 181,212.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,212.79/353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.02

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